newfoundland

IPA/ˈnjuː.fənd.lənd/
KK[nˈufəndlənd]IPA/ˈnuː.fən.lənd/

newfoundland — noun

  • newfoundlandsingular
  • newfoundlandsplural

1. the large island in eastern Canada, and by extension the province area named aft

1.noun
Definition

the large island in eastern Canada, and by extension the province area named after it in Newfoundland and Labrador

Example

Lucas flew to Newfoundland to visit his aunt in St. John's.

pattern: fly to Newfoundland

Fishing villages still shape daily life in many parts of Newfoundland.

Common collocations
  • in Newfoundland
  • to Newfoundland
  • the coast of Newfoundland
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
Synonyms
  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    the full modern provincial name; clearer when you mean the whole province rather than only the island

Grammar Patterns

in Newfoundland

to Newfoundland

Newfoundland and Labrador

Usage Note

Usually capitalized because it is a place name. In careful use, the island is part of the province now called Newfoundland and Labrador.

Common Mistakes

She moved to newfoundland last year.
She moved to Newfoundland last year.
Use a capital letter for this place name.

2. a very large Canadian dog with a thick coat, bred for water work and known for i

2.nounC1
Definition

a very large Canadian dog with a thick coat, bred for water work and known for its strength and gentle nature

Example

Caleb's Newfoundland pulled the rope back to the boat.

working-dog scene on a boat

The children sat beside the Newfoundland while waiting outside school.

Common collocations
  • a Newfoundland dog
  • Newfoundland puppy
  • brush a Newfoundland's coat
  • gentle Newfoundland
Synonyms
  • Newf

    an informal nickname used by many dog owners for the breed

Grammar Patterns

a Newfoundland

Newfoundland dog

Newfoundland puppy

Usage Note

Often capitalized because the breed name comes from the island. Dog owners also sometimes shorten it to 'Newf' in informal speech.

Common Mistakes

Our Newfoundland is a small dog for apartments.
Our Newfoundland is a very large dog.
This breed is known for its large size.
The Newfoundland has thin fur for hot weather.
The Newfoundland has a thick coat.
The breed developed for cold water work.

Word family

  • Newfoundlander
    nounC1

Synonym discussion

Sense: noun/1

'Newfoundland' often refers to the large island off eastern Canada, but in everyday speech people may also use it loosely for the province area. 'Newfoundland and Labrador' is the full modern name of the province, so it is the better choice in news, government, or formal writing when you mean the whole province. 'Labrador' is the mainland region in that same province, not another name for the island. 'St. John's' is the capital city, so it names one place within the province rather than the island itself. You can say 'She grew up in Newfoundland,' but 'The law applies across Newfoundland and Labrador.'

Newfoundland ↗Newfoundland and LabradorLabrador ↗St. John's

Etymology

English

The place name Newfoundland literally means 'new found land', a label English speakers used for the island when it was newly reported to them. The dog breed later took its name from the island, where it was developed as a strong working dog for cold coastal waters.

First known use

1585

1585, in the meaning defined above